1977 Map of Pine Grove Mills

About this map

Pine Grove Mills sits at the foot of the massive Tussey Mountain ridge, serving as a focal point for this 1977 orthophotoquad. This aerial perspective, prepared in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals the precise agricultural patterns and forest boundaries of Centre County during the late seventies. The image clearly delineates the sharp contrast between the rectangular tilled fields of Fairbrook and Baileyville and the dense, linear woodlands covering Leading Ridge. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex around Masseyburg and Neffs Mills, where smaller clearings follow the contours of the land. The distinct footprint of the University Dam provides a notable landmark amidst the undulating topography of the southern valley, illustrating how local water resources were managed during this era of rural development.